Principles of Management
Principles of Management
OER 2019 Edition
ISBN: 9780998625768
Author: OpenStax
Publisher: OpenStax College
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How did their Ahmed and Steven Case’s partnership and shared vision of “Rise of the Rest” serve their business goals?

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Principles of Management

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